oday’s post is going to be very family-oriented because I’m going to talk about different tattoo ideas for sisters to give you some inspiration and encourage you to get matching or couple tattoos. Throughout my time tattooing at Grisáceos Ink, many sisters have come in to get their first matching tattoo, or even their first tattoo in general. Some knew exactly what they wanted, while others were more indecisive about the design. So I’ve put together a summary of some tattoo ideas for sisters, so you can see examples of my work and hopefully get some help choosing your next tattoo:

Tattoo ideas for siblings (brothers and sisters): your birth flower

In case you didn’t know, each month of the year is represented by a flower, so a lovely yet subtle detail could be getting the flower that represents your sister’s birth month tattooed. Each of you would carry the flower that represents the other’s month. If there are multiple sisters and you want to carry something representing all of you together, I can design a bouquet with all the flowers from your months, so each of you would carry a bouquet symbolizing your bond. If by chance, both of you were born in the same month and don’t want the same flower, some months are represented by two different flowers, so you can get the flower you like best from that month or create a small bouquet of those two flowers. Wondering which flowers represent each month? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! In a previous post, I went into more detail about birth flowers and explained which flowers represent each month. So, if you’re both into flowers, this is your option.

For example, these sisters didn’t get their birth flowers tattooed, but they did get their middle names, which just happened to be flowers/plants: Lily and Sage. So, when combined, they turned out beautifully like this.

That word that defines you as siblings

Maybe you have a cute nickname that no one else understands, or you have a favorite word that you say a lot, or there’s THAT word that perfectly defines your relationship. For example, these two sisters tattooed the word “trust” because this value is fundamental for them. They know they can trust each other and will have each other for life. Trusting someone can sometimes be hard, but with your sister, you know there are no doubts. At least, they were absolutely clear about it.

If you’re more into words/phrases than images when designing your tattoo, just tell me which word you want, and I’ll show you different fonts so you can choose the one you like best. They chose a cursive, handwritten-style font. Do you like it?

If you’re the night and the day, the dog and the cat, this sibling tattoo might interest you

The hardest part about choosing a tattoo for sisters might be agreeing on it together. The tattoos you like, she doesn’t, and the ones she shows you, you can’t stand. Many sisters have completely different tastes, it’s hard to believe they grew up in the same house, and I see this a lot even when I tattoo you both. One wants it bigger, and the other wants it tiny. One wants it in a discreet spot so it’s not too visible, while the other wants to see it all the time because that’s why she’s getting it. These sessions are always the most fun because you can’t agree on anything, but it’s clear that you love each other deeply. One of those sister tattoos that perfectly represent this bond is yin and yang, and you can do it in different ways. For example, one could get the linear side, and the other could get the filled part, or you could both get the classic version or choose a more abstract form like these two sisters did.

The older sibling and the younger sibling

Among siblings, there are always roles to play. There’s the older sibling: more responsible, more protective, the one who has to mature earlier to look after their younger siblings. Then, there’s the younger sibling: more wild, more pampered, does their own thing… but at the same time, they want to follow in the older sibling’s footsteps and make them proud. If you’re two sisters, you could get “big sis” and “lil sis” tattooed, and if there are three of you, you can add “med sis.” If there are more than three, I recommend following the order with numbers. For example, if you’re four sisters, the oldest would get 1/4, the second one 2/4, and so on until you complete 4/4. This way, when someone asks who’s the oldest or the youngest, your tattoos can speak for you.

Una mariposa, yo me transformo (A butterfly, I transform myself)

Surely, as sisters, you’ve had your ups and downs, your stages. Maybe you haven’t always had the best relationship, but here you are, still together. And just like butterflies, you too live your metamorphosis. You’ve grown not only as sisters but also as individuals, you’ve evolved and walked your path, transforming with each stage of your life. Butterflies are a symbol of constant transformation, representing perseverance and resilience. So, a beautiful tattoo for sisters could be a butterfly. And if you’re not sure exactly which butterfly to get, in this post I talk about the different types of butterfly tattoos that exist.

There’s probably a movie you watched thousands of times when you were little, the one you always chose when you didn’t know what to watch. Even today, whenever the movie is on TV, you call or text each other to watch it again, even from a distance. That movie, every time memes, news, or photos pop up on social media talking about it, you tag each other because it’s impossible not to think of your sister. That movie is you, your afternoon snacks, your ‘comfort movie.’

For these two sisters, the movie was Harry Potter, and I’m sure many of you will relate to them because this movie marked a turning point in our childhood. So, if there’s nothing that represents you as sisters more than that movie that brought you together to watch it on premiere day in the theater or playing pretend as some of the characters, that movie should definitely be marked on your skin.

Don’t you even know dignity when you see it???

Very similar to the movie reference, but this time with your favorite TV show or cartoons. These four siblings, despite having very different ages, share something that has always united them: watching The Simpsons during lunchtime. Growing up with The Simpsons is very millennial, and knowing iconic quotes like ‘Feels like I’m wearing nothing at all’, ‘Hot stuff, coming through!’, ‘Dental plaaaan! Lisa needs braces’… And many others that just by reading them, you can already hear the exact tone in your mind, right?

So please, if you don’t even know dignity when you see it, you’re either too young to recognize it (or I’m just too old :().

If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo with your siblings and want me to help with your idea, let me know what you’re thinking, and we’ll make it a reality.